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Forest and Wildlife Resources

Introduction

India's biodiversity, threats, conservation efforts, and community-based management.

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Conservation

India: mega-biodiversity country(8% of world species). Threats: deforestation, mining, poaching. Conservation: national parks(Jim Corbett, Kaziranga), sanctuaries, biosphere reserves. Community conservation: Chipko Movement, Bishnoi community, Joint Forest Management(JFM).

Key Points

  • India: mega-biodiversity country
  • Threats: deforestation, poaching, habitat loss
  • National parks and sanctuaries for protection
  • Chipko and Bishnoi: community conservation
  • JFM involves local communities

Quick Summary

  • Rich biodiversity threatened by deforestation
  • Conservation: parks, sanctuaries, community efforts

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